Scale and Polish

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Scale and Polish

Oral Hygiene is your Social implication. Don’t let your guards down.

What is scale and polish?

One of the most common dental procedures that you may require, scale and polish treatment needs to be a part of your oral care. If you are new to this term, then let us inform you that its purpose is to keep your teeth healthy and clean. You may have heard its alternate name, ‘dental cleaning’ but what is important to consider is that it aids in reducing the risk of tooth decay and lowers the risk of gum disease.

Why is this procedure important?

Your teeth are under the constant threat of starches and sugars that are found in the food items you eat. Once these are released, they may combine with plaque to form an acid that is certainly harmful to your teeth. Plaque is the sticky bacterial layer that forms on your teeth with the passage of time.

This plaque is dangerous and can go on to affect the gum line. It left untouched, it will harden to form calculus. This is also known as tartar – a yellow substance that causes the teeth to have rough appearance. This means that the teeth will be prone to future plaque attacks.

Plaque can be harmful if not removed as they corrode the teeth, thereby leading to cavities, tooth decay, and bad breath. Gingivitis may form as a result of tartar formation near the gums.

Hence, it becomes important to opt for scale and polish as this treatment can remove plaque. This will eventually prevent gum disease as it will prevent the bacteria from sticking to your teeth.

What we offer

Our professionals will gently eliminate all the tartar build-up through specialized instruments without damaging your teeth. Through ultrasonic scaling the pieces of tartar will be removed from your mouth and the debris will be washed away by a cooling mist. The smaller deposits from the tooth surface will be removed by fine hand scalars which are extremely efficient as they are curved and built in line with the shape of your teeth. Next, the dentist will carry out polishing of the teeth with toothpaste like material that will give a finishing touch, thereby making your teeth shiny. Furthermore, to strengthen the teeth, our expert will apply fluoride.

We always direct all our resources to furnish the best possible services. However, in case you have any reservations regarding our services, you may lodge a complaint with our practice manager. You will be given an appointment to discuss the issue within 7 working days. We will try our best to address your concerns completely and provide you with a valid explanation.

Any required action will be discussed. If there is a failure to resolve the issue on our part, then you may contact General Dental Council on +44 (0)20 7167 6000 or visit www.gdc-uk.org.